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# HSN Code 85444999: Other electric conductors

- [Section 16: Guide to HSN Section 16](https://busy.in/hsn/section-16/)
- [Chapter 85: Electrical Machinery Equipment](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-85/)
- [Sub-chapter 8544: Insulated electric wire](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8544/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other electric conductors, for a voltage not exceeding 1,000V: Other : Other : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 85444999 ?

It includes Electrodes : Of a kind used for furnaces

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other electric conductors?

For food/agri items, GST can be 5% when not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled; otherwise often Nil. For non‑food items, rates depend on the specific sub‑heading.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other electric conductors?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other electric conductors?

e‑Way bill is needed above ₹50,000 consignment value (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Other electric conductors is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Other electric conductors; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### How much GST applies to Other electric conductors?

Under HSN 85444999, Other electric conductors attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 85444999 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹1,888 Cr (+36.08% YoY) — 0.0513% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹2,761 Cr (+9.76% YoY) — 0.0454% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹873 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #12166 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8544: 9.53% of its exports; import side 21.91%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8544: #5 of 51 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 25.13% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #291 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +89.34% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8544: 9.53% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 85444999

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

| FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Sub-Ch. 8544 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 8544 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 491.81 | 0.0215% | — | 7.64% | 1,752.83 | 0.0489% | — | 22.26% | −1,261.02 | #664 |
| FY 2019-20 | 515.22 | 0.0234% | +4.76% | 6.19% | 1,543.74 | 0.0461% | −11.93% | 21.66% | −1,028.52 | #627 |
| FY 2020-21 | 571.79 | 0.0266% | +10.98% | 7.87% | 1,415.38 | 0.0486% | −8.31% | 20.72% | −843.59 | #607 |
| FY 2021-22 | 706.04 | 0.0225% | +23.48% | 6.80% | 2,088.20 | 0.0457% | +47.54% | 25.50% | −1,382.16 | #629 |
| FY 2022-23 | 1,336.80 | 0.0369% | +89.34% | 9.17% | 2,374.28 | 0.0413% | +13.70% | 24.01% | −1,037.48 | #384 |
| FY 2023-24 | 1,387.39 | 0.0383% | +3.78% | 8.28% | 2,515.36 | 0.0448% | +5.94% | 23.33% | −1,127.97 | #370 |
| FY 2024-25 | 1,887.98 | 0.0513% | +36.08% | 9.53% | 2,760.86 | 0.0454% | +9.76% | 21.91% | −872.88 | #291 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 25.13%/yr, imports 7.87%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 85444999 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 25.13% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 85444999 have grown at a compound annual rate of 25.13% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹491.81 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1,887.98 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85444999 ranked #291 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85444999 ranks #291 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8544, it ranks #5 of 51. By trade surplus, it ranks #12166 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 85444999 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85444999 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 89.34% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹872.88 Crore in HSN Code 85444999 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹2,760.86 Cr exceeded exports of ₹1,887.98 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹872.88 Crore — ranking #12166 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 7.87% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other electric conductors

India's imports under HSN Code 85444999 have grown at 7.87% CAGR, reaching ₹2,760.86 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85444999 contributes 9.53% of Sub-Chapter 8544 exports — ranked #5

Among the 51 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8544, HSN Code 85444999 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 9.53% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 21.91% share (rank #2).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 8544

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 85444920: Plastic Insulated Electric Conductors (≤1000V)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85444920/) | ₹3,683 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 85443000: Ignition Wiring Sets (Vehicles/Aircraft/Ships)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85443000/) | ₹2,959 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 85446020: Other Electric Conductors Over 1000 V: Plastic Insulated](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85446020/) | ₹2,171 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 85446090: Electric conductors >1000 V](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85446090/) | ₹1,927 Cr |
| #5 | HSN Code 85444999: Other electric conductors (this hsn code) | ₹1,888 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 85444299: Other Insulated Electric Conductors](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85444299/) | ₹1,440 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 85441190: Winding Wire \| Of Copper\| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85441190/) | ₹1,414 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 85441110: Winding Wire \| Of Copper\| Enamelled](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85441110/) | ₹692 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 85446030: Rubber Insulated Electric Conductors over 1000 V](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85446030/) | ₹588 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 85441990: Winding Wire \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85441990/) | ₹581 Cr |